Multi-Veg Industrial Fryer Fat
Multi-Veg Industrial Fryer Fat is an industrial solid fat for fryers, made from an artificial mix of soybean (over 5%), rapeseed, and sunflower oils—all vegetable. It falls under tariff item 1517.90.91 as a shortening, an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils other than those of heading 15.16.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11% | — | 11% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11% | — | 11% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not recognized as a shortening
The 'other' category under the same subheading could apply if the mixture's characteristics are atypical.
If the blend is for manufacturing margarine or shortening
This item covers specific oil blends, but rapeseed and sunflower may not be included.
If used as a lard substitute
Imitation lard is a sibling item, but this is for industrial frying, not lard replacement.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the exact oil percentages to prove the soybean content exceeds 5%
• Ensure the product is not merely denatured, as that would change classification
• Prepare a technical data sheet for CBSA to confirm the shortening use
Related Products under Tariff item 1517.90.91
Canola Soybean Frying Fat
Canola Soybean Frying Fat is an all-vegetable solid fat blend of canola and soybean oils, with soybean content exceeding 5%, formulated for commercial frying. It falls under tariff item 1517.90.91 as a shortening, which covers edible mixtures of vegetable fats or oils other than those of heading 15.16.
Cottonseed Soy Frying Shortening
Cottonseed Soy Frying Shortening is a wholly vegetable frying shortening blending cottonseed and soybean oils, with soybean content over 5%, designed for deep-fat frying. It is classified under 1517.90.91 as a shortening, being an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils not covered by heading 15.16.
Palm Soy Blend Baking Margarine
Palm Soy Blend Baking Margarine is a vegetable-only baking fat combining palm oil and soybean oil (over 5% soybean), mimicking margarine consistency for pastry use. It is classified under 1517.90.91 as a shortening, an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils not covered by heading 15.16.
Soybean Palm Deep Fry Shortening
A solid shortening for deep frying with soybean oil and palm blend. This edible mixture of different vegetable fats from Chapter 15 is classifiable as a shortening under tariff item 1517.90.91.
Soybean-Palm Icing Shortening
A creaming shortening for cake icing with soybean oil blended with palm stearin. This edible mixture of different vegetable fats from Chapter 15, excluding heading 15.16, is classifiable as a shortening under tariff item 1517.90.91.
Soybean Palm Shortening
Soybean Palm Shortening is a solid baking fat made entirely from blended soybean oil and palm oil fractions, containing over 5% soybean oil by weight. It falls under tariff item 1517.90.91 as a shortening, an edible mixture of vegetable fats or oils other than those of heading 15.16.